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Job Posting - Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority

CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
JOB TITLE: Intensive In Home QP Associate   DEPARTMENT:  Medical
DIVISION: Behavioral Health                                    LEVEL:  
REPORTS TO: IIH Team Leader
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Serves as an in home qualified professional/associate for children and adolescents with mental health and substance abuse disorders who are EBCI and IHS eligible, particularly those assigned to the Intensive In Home team. This position will primarily serve children and families who are court involved. Services include case management, skills coaching, and transportation. The position will also provide case management services to children not assigned to the IIH team as needed.
JOB DUTIES:
         Provides services to EBCI children, families and other eligible persons as needed
         Responsible for completion of intake forms, identification of community resources, patient assessment, provision and coordination of supportive services, patient advocacy.
         Provides comprehensive clinical assessments for children with severe emotional disturbances and their families
         Provision of evidenced based behavioral health in home treatment according to client need and best practices
         Provide office, community and in home services as directed by the clinician
         Work toward treatment goals consistent with the Integrated Model.
         Collect, enter, analyze and report outcome data as required.
         Provide reports as needed for court and other stakeholders.
         Implements and follows the provisions contained in all applicable privacy/confidentiality policies, procedures, and practices for maintenance and release of patient records and clinical information, including CIHA, HIPPA, TJC, CHR 42, or other relevant regulations.
         Responsible for attending clinical staffing as an integral component of a multiagency treatment team.
         Implements treatment plans including interventions which facilitate goal attainment. Treatment plans must be consistent with the patient diagnosis, agency quality assurance guidelines, and level of care policies.
         Shall perform limited administrative duties, which include maintaining statistical records of clinical workload, utilization review, and quality assurance, participating in education programs, and participating in clinical quality assurance functions.
         Participates in training to maintain competence in clinical skills and evidenced based practices.
         Completes timely documentation including comprehensive clinical assessments, treatment plans and progress notes according CIHA policy.
         Provides written, telephone, and face to face consultation services to various persons and organizations which affect the patient These include schools, courts, probation officers, physicians, hospitals, medical care providers, law enforcement officers, social services and community agencies. Regular progress reports are required for communicating with the court and judicial supervisors. Represents CIHA at regular team meetings for progress review.
         Utilizing training and skill in community organization, participates in community planning and implementation of programs to help improve services.
         Participate in on call rotation for IIH team. Respond to after-hours crisis, assisting with consultation, assessment, crisis intervention and disposition as needed.
         This position is expected to provide sufficient billable/reimbursable services to achieve the 55% productivity standard established for this primary therapist position. Standard is based on "actual minutes" billable/reimbursable hours of service provided, divided by available hours in a given period.
         Expected to obtain continuing education both through in-service training and through access and tuition payment for approved training seminars and workshops.
                  Provides on call crises services on a rotating basis with other staff.
                  Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including the child services manager, psychiatrist, and behavioral health clinical director
          Ensure intensive in home team data is collected and reported as required according to the Integrated Model, JJTC and CIHA policy
          Learn and effectively utilize an electronic medical record and other software required for operation in the CIHA system
                  Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Qualified professional" means, within the mh/dd/sas system of care:
(a) an individual who holds a license, provisional license, certificate, registration or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession, except a registered nurse who is licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing who also has four years of full-time accumulated experience in mh/dd/sa with the population served; or
(b) a graduate of a college or university with a Masters degree in a human service field and has one year of full-time, post-graduate degree accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has one year of full-time, post-graduate degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling; or
(c) a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a human service field and has two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling; or
a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field other than human services and has four years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional who has four years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling.

"Associate Professional (AP)" within the mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services (mh/dd/sas) system of care means an individual who is a:
(a) graduate of a college or university with a masters degree in a human service field with less than one year of full-time, post-graduate degree accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional with less than one year of full-time, post-graduate degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling. Supervision shall be provided by a qualified professional with the population served until the individual meets one year of experience. The supervisor and the employee shall develop an individualized supervision plan upon hiring. The parties shall review the plan annually; or
(b) graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a human service field with less than two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional with less than two years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling. Supervision shall be provided by a qualified professional with the population served until the individual meets two years of experience. The supervisor and the employee shall develop an individualized supervision plan upon hiring. The parties shall review the plan annually; or
graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field other than human services with less than four years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated mh/dd/sa experience with the population served, or a substance abuse professional with less than four years of full-time, post-bachelor's degree accumulated supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling. Supervision shall be provided by a qualified professional with the population served until the individual meets four years of experience. The supervisor and the employee shall develop an individualized supervision plan upon hiring. The parties shall review the plan annually; or
(d) registered nurse who is licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing with less than four years of full-time accumulated experience in mh/dd/sa with the population served. Supervision shall be provided by a qualified professional with the population served until the individual meets four years of experience. The supervisor and the employee shall develop an individualized supervision plan upon hiring. The parties shall review the plan annually; or

Certified Peer Support Specialist and

Specific experience working with Native Americans preferred.
Must possess valid drivers' license.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
        Knowledge of the population served
        Knowledge of Cherokee culture preferred
        Skill in establishing rapport with a patient and in applying techniques of assessing psychological, behavioral, and psychosocial aspects of patients problems.
        Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of caseload and their families, other professional disciplines, and a variety of governmental and private resources and organizations in the community.
        Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and. execute work effectively.
COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
This position is responsible for assisting in maximizing the available resources to develop and maintain behavioral health services for EBCI children and families that best meets the constantly changing needs of the community. Must have the ability to interpret policy, laws and regulations in order to make decisions when a precedent is not available. Duties require the application of judgment and problem solving skills in order to be effective. Judgment often involves decisions that may have life or death results. At times may be dealing with individuals who are highly agitated, emotional, or out of touch with reality.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direct guidance of the IIH team leader.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCURACY
Most clinical errors would be detected with proofing and review procedures. Failure to properly manage and direct activities could result in ill will for the department, delays in patient treatment, and negative patient and community relations. Ineffective health planning could have adverse effects on the health status of the community by limiting access to necessary resources. Accuracy of data and research is critical in the allocation of tribal resources. Responsible for the adherence to policy and procedure. Inappropriate actions or inaccuracies in judgment could result in improper diagnosis and treatment, serious liability for the tribe, or more serious health risks to patients.
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS
Interacts frequently with coworkers, hospital staff, patients, and other health professionals for the purpose of exchanging information, obtaining, or providing assistance. Serves on various local, community, and health committees, boards and advisory councils, as appropriate. Tact, courtesy, and professional conduct are required to maintain positive working relationships. Utmost sensitivity and confidentiality is required when dealing with patients and families.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA
All Behavioral Health data is considered highly confidential and strict adherence to all applicable policies is required.

To apply for this position, download the application here

Job Posting - Research Associate with James Bell Associates

James Bell Associates is looking to hire a research associate with experience conducting program evaluations in partnership with American Indian/Alaska Native communities. A minimum of a Master’s degree with at least two years of experience working collaboratively with tribal communities. Qualified candidates will have substantive knowledge of community based participatory research processes, knowledge of and/or experience navigating tribal research approval processes, and the use of applied research methods in tribal communities. JBA offers excellent salary and benefits.

For more information about James Bell Associates, visit the website at www.jbassoc.com. If interested, e-mail resume and cover letter with salary requirements to Anna Hodgson at:  hodgson@jbassoc.com, or send via fax: 703-243-3017. EOE

Native Graduate Health Fellowship

National Congress of American Indians
Native Graduate Health Fellowship


Deadline April 1, 2016 11:59 PM

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Native Graduate Fellowship aims to address the stark disparities in Native health by building a pipeline of Native health professionals who are prepared to lead in formulating and promoting health policies and practices that meet the unique needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Eligibility 
Applicants should be members of an American Indian or Alaska Native tribal nation and must be new or continuing full-time students in the Fall of 2016 pursuing graduate or professional degrees in any health-related area, including Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Pharmacy (MPharm), etc.

Applications are due via email to Gabriel Pimentel at gpimentel@ncai.org by 11:59 PM Friday, April 1, 2016. A complete application submission must include a personal/education information form, an essay, a resume or curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation.

Applicants will be notified of their status by April 30, 2016.

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